CVE-2002-0032 Cross-site scripting in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary script as other users via a malicious ymsgr URI, requiring user interaction to click the link.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2002-0032?

CVE-2002-0032 is a high-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 2 Apr 2003. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Yahoo! Messenger 5,0,0,1064 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary script as other users via the addview parameter of a ymsgr URI.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-0032?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Yahoo Messenger.

How do I fix CVE-2002-0032?

No fix has been published for CVE-2002-0032 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Escape output for the context it lands in and set a strict Content Security Policy. Upgrading the affected component is the real fix. More about Cross-site scripting.

Is CVE-2002-0032 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2002-0032 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-wwvf-cwx6-6gf5.

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